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Flood in Colombia
South America, Colombia has been hit by devastating floods. Rainfall has ramped up considerably over the past 2 weeks, with 5 major dams nearing critical levels. Latest reports indicate significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture with the current floods directly affecting over 2 million people. The governors of some affected departments are reporting that this year’s flooding is worse than last year’s inundations, and the cumulative toll has risen to 410 people dead with 482 others missing.
Sources: UN OCHA, Oxfam
Тип события: | Floods |
Место события: | Colombia |
Date of Charter Activation: | 21/05/2011 |
Запрос на активацию поступил от: | UNOSAT on behalf of UN OCHA |
Менеждер проекта от: | UNOSAT |
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Floods in the province of Bolivar, Colombia - 23 May 2011
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Получено: 23/05/2011
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